[Marius Taciuc] wanted to share that classic model building experience with his son, but rather than trying to hunt down balsa kits in 2019, he decided to recreate the concept with modern techniques.

The initial plan was to bring the Model 3 to market in 2017 as an E-AB (Experimental Amateur Built Kit) aircraft with a $169,000 price tag, followed by a fully-built model that would cost $189,000.